earthquake, People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on Mar 28, 2025

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand at the Epicenter of the Tremor

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. The tremors were powerful enough to be felt in neighboring Thailand and China, sending shockwaves through urban centers and prompting immediate evacuation efforts. According...
Rescuers work at the site a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Trapped

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing over 20 people and leaving dozens trapped under debris. The quake, which occurred northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, exacerbating the devastation. It also caused destruction...
Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest and ICC Trial: A Turning Point for Philippines

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, whose brutal war on drugs defined his presidency, was arrested on Tuesday (March 11) upon his return from Hong Kong. The 79-year-old now faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC),...
Death row inmate Serge Atlaoui of France arrives to sign documents for his judicial review at Tangerang District Court in Tangerang, Banten province Apr 1, 2015.

Indonesia and France to Sign Agreement on the Repatriation of Frenchman on Death Row

Indonesia and France are set to sign an agreement on Friday (Jan 24) to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offences. The arrangement was confirmed by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia's senior minister for...
AI-generated video featuring a likeness of Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand PM Uses AI-Generated Video to Reassure Chinese Tourists Amid Border Safety Concerns

Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
Myanmar's Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district

Myanmar Cracks Down on Online Scam Networks, Deporting Over 50,000 Individuals to China

Myanmar's military junta announced a significant crackdown on Tuesday, reporting the deportation of more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023. This unprecedented move, accompanied by a rare appeal to neighboring countries for cooperative...
Ground Zero Monument in Kuta, Bali

Indonesia Explores Repatriation of Al Qaeda-Linked Guantanamo Detainee Hambali

Indonesia is considering the repatriation of Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, an al Qaeda-linked detainee held at Guantanamo Bay. Hambali, accused of orchestrating some of the country’s most devastating terrorist attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings, remains a controversial...
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak

Najib Razak’s House Arrest Document: Government Denies Knowledge Amid Legal Battle

A purported royal document that would allow Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Najib Razak, to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest has never been hidden, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil on Wednesday. During a press briefing, Fahmi...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: No Similar Concrete Structures at Singapore Airports, Says Transport Minister After Jeju Air Crash

In a recent parliamentary session, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat assured that Singapore’s airports do not have concrete structures near runways similar to the one involved in the tragic Jeju Air crash on December 29. The incident, which took place...
Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

Spanish Tourist Killed by Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

In a tragic turn of events at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in southern Thailand, a Spanish tourist was killed by an elephant, prompting Thai authorities to charge the mahout responsible with negligence. The incident, which occurred last week,...
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